Blair Morgan, a former FBI covert-entry specialist, finds her life in shambles after being used as a scapegoat and fired by her corrupt boss. She takes up a job as a waitress. When she is asked by Sterling, a stranger dining at the hotel, to go on a chance date with a bank employee, she agrees, driven by her circumstances. Towards the end of the date, she finds herself entangled in a bank heist planned by a small group of thieves who appear to be nothing more than amateurs.
This intriguing premise of a former FBI agent being held hostage during a bank heist sets the stage for a thrilling mix of intrigue, fun, and entertainment.
Once Sterling and his crew enter the bank, Blair begins to notice the unusual operating procedures they employ. When the Los Angeles police are alerted, they begin negotiations, appealing to the crew from outside the bank. Before the situation can escalate further, the FBI steps in. Jim, the FBI agent in charge of the hostage situation, identifies Blair to the media as one of the thieves - an unexpected blow to Blair’s already battered reputation.
The novel takes its time setting the stage for the crew’s getaway. With their escape plan kept firmly under wraps, the story maintains a steady pace, leaving us wondering what they have planned and how they intend to pull it off.
But when the FBI and police plan a break-in, the novel suddenly shifts into breakneck speed, taking us through a daring getaway across sprawling skyscrapers, followed by a high-speed chase.
Jason Kasper delivers a brilliant portrayal of Sterling’s heroics during the high-speed chase, packing the sequence with non-stop peril and keeping the tension relentlessly high. With police helicopters circling overhead and squad cars setting up roadblocks at every turn, the ensuing action is an absolute treat to read.
“The Spider Heist” is a high-on-action suspense thriller that is great fun, with a likeable group of thieves and their effortlessly daring attempts to escape.
